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May is Stroke Awareness Month and, like every year at this time, the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association has released a new set of guidelines. What’s unprecedented about this year’s guidelines, the eighth set, is that they are … Continue reading →

An article this past Sunday brought to light startling data: The most widely prescribed drug to Medicare D beneficiaries in 2013 was a generic version of the powerful prescription pain killer Vicodin. Underscoring how at ease physicians are writing prescriptions … Continue reading →

I have been enthralled with Genome Sequencing for sometime now – and for good reason: In one case at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, doctors expected to have to remove the pancreas from a baby girl with very low … Continue reading →

While the growing Hispanic community struggles to deal with their aging parents and their cultural expectations of care, the Asian-American community is struggling with this issue as well in a slightly nuanced way. “Filial Piety” – respect for one’s elders, … Continue reading →

Caregivers play a vital role as the mediums between the complex healthcare industry and the patients. In this fundamental position, the caregiver often becomes the primary target audience for healthcare marketers. As a leading resource in the long term care … Continue reading →

The baby boomers have entered the orthopedic surgery stage, bringing the overall statistics of orthopedic surgery in America to a new level! In 2009 Americans ages 45 to 64 had approximately 116,000 hip replacements, and 97,000 knee replacements between 2004 … Continue reading →

Is your holiday season this year going to be merry? According to an article published by The Wall Street Journal the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that, “close to 8% of people 50 and older are report current … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving may be the worst holiday for dieting, but according to a recent study the “attitude of gratitude” can help you in the long run. This attitude of gratitude is directly linked to better health, sounder sleep, less anxiety and … Continue reading →

Yup, that’s what a recent study conducted by Children’s Hospital of Philadephia demonstrated. Seems the older generation (avg. age of 58) is more cautious when chauffeuring their precious offspring, than the harried parents (avg. age of 36) are. In the … Continue reading →

The Immune Profiling World Congress brings together experts to discuss how profiling of the immune system using high throughput technologies can aid therapeutic design and treatment strategies in infectious and non-infectious diseases including cancer. For more information please visit: Website:http://go.evvnt.com/143660-0

The World Vaccine Congress is now well-established as the must attend global vaccine event each year, where leaders of the industry come to discuss science and do business. Now in its 18th year, the event in 2018 will bring over … Continue reading →

Join American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) for an exciting conference! A world class event featuring top-tier presentations, an Exhibit Hall and Networking Reception. This event will give you the opportunity to: Learn: Choose from many sessions, pre-conference seminar and … Continue reading →

These are challenging times for the SNF sector. What’s important: Developing the right strategy. Delivering more value. Moving towards risk. Cutting Costs. Innovating. Driving a culture of initiative and creativity from your people. Work hard, work smart, and work new. This … Continue reading →

National Nursing Home Week 2018 Observance Dates: May 13-19, 2018 Established by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967 and always beginning on Mother’s Day, National Nursing Home Week, now known as National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), provides an opportunity for … Continue reading →

Established by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967 and always beginning on Mother’s Day, National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, provides an opportunity to recognize the role of skilled nursing care … Continue reading →